well, at the start of this thing...I thought...why not do something I've never done before. I've always wanted to build a hill style longbow so I thought why not? so, I built a form and pulled the prototype bow off the form today. Thanks to some on here for tips on layup, I was able to hit #50 right off the form. once I sand it, i'll probably lose a couple pounds but overall, came out right where I wanted it...so I've pretty much set on one of these or a selfbow for the trade...just need to make a decision and go with it.

Quote from: TradBowyer on March 26, 2019, 09:10:17 PM
well, at the start of this thing...I thought...why not do something I've never done before. I've always wanted to build a hill style longbow so I thought why not? so, I built a form and pulled the prototype bow off the form today. Thanks to some on here for tips on layup, I was able to hit #50 right off the form. once I sand it, i'll probably lose a couple pounds but overall, came out right where I wanted it...so I've pretty much set on one of these or a selfbow for the trade...just need to make a decision and go with it.

Thats awesome! Good on you. Now where are the pics?

Had a serious shop cleaning. Was in great need after the Bloodwood and Rosewood masacre and spraying. That fine Bloodwood dust are real greasy and clogs the dust suction machine. Have two takedown recurves finished including the swap bow. Shall make strings tomorrow.

Great job Bue 

Atta boy, Bue.

Someone is gonna be very happy when they get a bow you built.

Trade bow is finished, just need a string. I will let the finish cure a couple more days before shipping.


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Trying one from PB to see if it comes out clearer.

Mighty fine work Bue!!

Very nice, Bue.

What type of hide is that?

Seal.

Nice 👍🏻. Have you tried using seal skin for arrow rests and strike plates? It's super slick and quiet.
Dave.

Yes that works fine. I might put it on the trade bow.

I don't think anyone would mind if that bow showed up on their doorstep.   

Did your swap bow shoot that hole in the skin? Very fine work sir.

Need that hole to access the router spindle.

Cool on seal skin..

Beautiful work Bue. You are obviously a master craftsman

Got the osage belly lam and red elm core lams z spliced up last night and an awesome birdseye maple riser prepped.  Prepped tip overlays out of black ebony. First time using that, got it at an estate sale for a guy who built gun stocks. Got a bunch of awesome wood at that sale.

That sounds good Roy. I am sure it will work out this time.

Thanks, Bue.

Ifin it doesn't, I'll make ah gwass bow...